Original U.S. Civil War Era Austrian M-1842 Percussion Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine by Elise Dojack Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts The smooth body proved difficult

The smooth body proved difficult to hold with wet or muddy hands so the design was quickly modified

Victoria's Crown over Highland Light Infantry initials inside Hunting Horn over Battle Honor for ASSAYE over Elephant

We have never had one of these before only having seen them in photographs and illustrations

and another tool became TM 10-630 dated 23 September 1941

with the correct arsenal markings and matching serial numbers

Original U.S. Civil War Era Austrian M-1842 Percussion Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine by Elise Dojack Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts The smooth body proved difficultOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an AUSTRIAN MODEL 1842 Percussion Saddle ring Cavalry Carbine and subsequently sold to the United States and imported just prior to the U. S. Civil War where many of these weapons saw service mostly on the Confederate side. Carbine is complete with original period ramrod. These were installed by Union and Confederate soldiers or armorers, as the carbines ramrod was originally carried separately on the